About Hypertension
Learn why hypertension matters and how to control your blood pressure
American Society of Hypertension, Inc.
Dedicated to hypertension and related cardiovascular disease.
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The Importance of Large Blood Pressure Cuffs
A must-read FAQ! It is vital that blood pressure readings are taken with large blood pressure cuffs in "overweight" people. Use of a too-small cuff can lead to a falsely high blood pressure reading and unneeded medication. This FAQ discusses how to know what cuff size to request, dealing with obstinate providers, guidelines for getting an accurate blood pressure reading, and resources to buy your own blood pressure cuff.
http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/lgbpcuffs.htm
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, congestive heart ...
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2112
World Hypertension League
Newsletter, articles and other resources about hypertension.
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